Hydrocarbon
/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːrbən/
Definitions
- (n.) A chemical compound consisting solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, often regulated under environmental and energy laws.
The regulation limits emissions of volatile hydrocarbons from industrial plants.
Forms
- hydrocarbon
- hydrocarbons
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Commentary
In legal contexts, hydrocarbons primarily appear in environmental, energy, and regulatory law concerning pollution control and resource extraction.
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